CarmichaelUK
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor at CarmichaelUK, based in Plymouth, South West. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Plymouth, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
Reference 642864174370006736
About the role
An excellent full-time opportunity exists for a career orientated Senior Quantity Surveyor on a major infrastructure project based in Devonport.
There are two opportunities - One is to set up an ECI package which includes all communications and administrations and the other is to manage the self delivery of a large retaining wall.
Your duties will include –
- To carry out tasks independently and at times, this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff.
- Carry out both periodical duties and one‑off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team.
- Prepare and agree variation accounts for the main contract and sub‑contracts.
- Monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines.
- Provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment.
- Prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub‑contract final accounts.
- Prepare and issue certification and payment of sub‑contractors.
- Provide contractual advice and relevant notices to management timeously to ensure compliance with contract and legal administration obligations.
Requirements for this opportunity include –
- Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
- Experienced on large civil engineering NEC projects/JVs/Alliances for tier one Contractors.
- Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar).
- Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level having displaying skills in delivering a positive commercial outcome.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
- The ability to build strong professional relationships to support successful project outcomes.
NB – this post is open to British Nationals who have no other nationalities, and are able to meet the required MOD security clearances.
If you are a career Quantity Surveyor with a keen interest in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now.
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Reference: 642864174370006736 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via CarmichaelUK
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